Dr. Sarah Estelle, Economist

Sarah M. Estelle is a professor of economics at Hope College in Holland, Michigan and director of Markets & Morality (M&M), an interdisciplinary student program she founded at Hope College in 2013. Sarah’s scholarly work ranges from empirical economics research, public-facing speaking and writing on big ideas, and work bridging economics and theology.

Some of Sarah's Loves

Economics

Economics isn’t about money or buying and selling goods and services. Economics is really all about making sense of human behavior, its many causes, and its complex consequences.

» About Sarah, the Economist

Researching Love

Love requires deliberate action meant to achieve the good of others. As an analytical framework for understanding human flourishing, economics, is a tool of discernment invaluable to lovers.

» Scholarly Work on Love, etc.

Markets & Morality

M&M members are part of an intellectually intimate community the loves to learn. The program also serves Hope College by providing high-quality public events and liberal learning opportunities for all students.

» M&M’s Mission and Programming

Diverse Audiences

Whether sharing economics with the uninitiated or theological perspective with those unconvinced of its broad applicability, Sarah is excited about building bridges between people of different perspectives.

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